as in mainly
for the most part
our video collection consists chiefly of comedies, but we have a few horror movies
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Recent Examples of chiefly
The big picture: Hitachi Ventures Fund IV will chiefly target Series A investments.
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Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
It is specifically engineered to monitor solar activity, and chiefly keeps an eye on the sun's corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere — to help scientists forecast space weather that could affect Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Grier is chiefly responsible for bringing in draftees and free agents to help the team go far, but that has not been the case.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Emery has configured a build-up style that coaxes opponents into pressing before playing through the space left, chiefly from deep-lying midfielder Youri Tielemans.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Feb. 2025
It is specifically engineered to monitor solar activity, and chiefly keeps an eye on the sun's corona — the outermost layer of its atmosphere — to help scientists forecast space weather that could affect Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Grier is chiefly responsible for bringing in draftees and free agents to help the team go far, but that has not been the case.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Emery has configured a build-up style that coaxes opponents into pressing before playing through the space left, chiefly from deep-lying midfielder Youri Tielemans.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chiefly
Adverb
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Social practice art in Latin America existed mainly through the efforts of small, noncommercial, artist-run initiatives within the fractious context of political agitation and protest.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the company has closed 700 stores, mainly on the West Coast, and is selling off its Worldpac division as part of a three-year plan to return to growth.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Even Darren Aronofsky’s trippy, mostly Biblically-inaccurate Noah made $359 million in 2014.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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As of late, Goodman, an Oscar winner, has been working mostly in the TV space.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Kyle Orland Senior Gaming Editor Kyle Orland has been the Senior Gaming Editor at Ars Technica since 2012, writing primarily about the business, tech, and culture behind video games.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Public trains run infrequently and are primarily scheduled to connect with the Oslo-Trondheim mainline, making same-day return trips challenging.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Jarry was jettisoned to Wilkes-Barre in January for the second time this season, his work largely being disastrous.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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That’s largely because mortgage rates have been falling alongside stocks—the 30-year rate climbed above 7% in January but has since retreated to the high 6% range.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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According to a March 1 poll, the U.S. has gone from predominantly being perceived as friendly, to more Ukrainians viewing it as unfriendly, though 13% of respondents still consider the U.S. an ally.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The apprehensions from them and other Republicans have been sparked predominantly by Colby’s positions that the United States should redirect its attention from threats in the Middle East, such as countering Iran and its proxies, to instead focus on China and its growing influence in Asia.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Chiefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chiefly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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